Prepare students for Algebra-appropriate for both middle school and high school students.Solid preparation for algebra and geometry Integers and algebraic concepts are introduced beginning in Chapter 1 to develop students' algebraic thinking skills. Throughout the text, algebraic concepts are connected to arithmetic skills to build on what students know. Geometry concepts are integrated when appropriate to foster connections.An emphasis on mastery of basic skills. The text provides numerous opportunities to assess basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. Daily spiral review provides practice on prerequisite skills, and an in-text Skills Handbook offers instruction for all basic skills.